Temporary Associate Engineer – Modeling
The Water & Engineering Technology department is seeking a Temporary Associate Engineer with a modeling focus. This position performs a variety of engineering-related duties requiring knowledge in engineering planning, design, and construction, in wastewater treatment and conveyance infrastructure under the direction of a Professional Engineer.
Additional Information:
- Temporary position, up to six months.
- Full-time, up to 40 hours per week.
- Any offer of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of references, a driving record review, criminal background check, and a medical exam.
Essential Functions
(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification. Clean Water Services (CWS) may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)
- Supports engineering design projects through the preparation and review of engineering plans and drawings, process diagrams, and standard details and specifications. Coordinates with staff in the preparation of drawings and inspects and evaluates existing conditions.
- Conducts system modeling and provides data entry and analysis.
- Compiles, prepares, and maintains technical communications, project records, documents, reports, and databases.
- Prepares engineering designs using applicable engineering calculations. Reviews engineering plans and ensures code compliance.
- Provides engineering services to project managers during construction, including field inspections, submittal reviews, and responding to requests for information.
- Supports engineers with presentations of technical data and results to technical review committees, CWS staff, and others. Remains current on technology in civil, process mechanical, and environmental engineering and wastewater treatment and conveyance.
- Regularly engages with technical staff to understand plant operations and equipment; routinely visits all CWS facilities including advanced wastewater treatment, conveyance, and pumping stations.
- Serves as liaison to consultants, contractors, and vendors and provides support as needed.
- Maintains a positive, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture to improve the understanding and recognition of diversity and foster multidisciplinary and integrated team approaches.
- Drives a CWS or personal vehicle for work-related purposes
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Theory, principles, and practices of civil, environmental, or chemical engineering
- Hydraulics
- Principals of water and wastewater engineering
- Work planning, scheduling, and organization
- Computer applications pertaining to engineering
- Principles of project planning and management
- Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
SKILL IN:
- Organizing work assigned
- Assisting in preparing, reviewing, and evaluating engineering studies and designs
- Analyzing problems, and identifying alternative solutions
- Reading and understanding technical documentation, including administrative reports and access databases
- Interpreting and applying pertinent federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations
- Use of computers and computer software to conduct research and produce documentation, spreadsheets, and presentations
ABILITY TO:
- Plan and organize assigned work to meet deadlines
- Learn how to understand and interpret specifications, maps, plans, and reports pertaining to complex design and construction projects
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of CWS staff and other government officials, contractors, community groups, and the general public
- Operate effectively in a team environment
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
The following are the minimum qualifications for this position.
6 months of internships or project work in civil or environmental engineering with a focus on one or more of the following areas: Python programming, GIS, or hydraulic modeling;
Bachelor's Degree from a nationally accredited institution in civil, chemical, or environmental engineering, including coursework in physical, chemical, and biological processes or related fields.
Master’s Degree is highly desirable.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must possess and maintain a valid State of Oregon driver’s license upon selection.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT Certification) within 12 months of hire.
Additional Information
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.